What is the typical salary range for a Clergy?

Pay typically falls between $50,000 and $79,500 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

Clergy Salary: $69,000 Average

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Average base salary

$69,000 / year

≈ $5,750 per month · $33.17 per hour

Location

25th percentile
$50,000Average
$69,00075th percentile
$79,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

About this role

Clergy is a professional role in the Community and Social Service job family. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Clergy pays 4% above the average across 17 roles in the Community and Social Service job family (family average $66,500).

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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$70,500

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66,500

Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,000

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74,000

Directors, Religious Activities and Education$64,500

Healthcare Social Worker$74,500

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$75,500

Health Education Specialist$76,000

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$61,500

Counselors, All Other$60,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Clergy make?

The average base salary for a Clergy in the United States is $69,000 per year, or about $33.17 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $50,000 and $79,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Community and Social Service roles?

The Community and Social Service job family averages $66,500 across 17 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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